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Hawaii Employment Laws
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Thank you for visiting FindLaw’s compilation of Hawaii’s employment laws. State employment laws identify minimum wage and pay day requirements, and regulate issues like union membership and organization. This section includes articles on legal holidays, unions and so-called "right to work" laws, and even a discussion of how Hawaii handles civil rights violations. Moreover, if you are seeking legal protection as an employee who came forward about fraud or illegal conduct in the workplace, we’ve got those laws too. You can also find out how to locate a local employment lawyer. Choose a link from the list below for detailed information on employment laws in the Aloha State.
Learn About Hawaii Employment Laws
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Hawaii Wage and Hour Laws
Summary of Hawaii’s wage and hour laws, which cover things like minimum wage requirements, maximum number of hours nonexempt workers may work in a single shift, and meal break rules.
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Hawaii Union and Labor Organizing Laws
Overview of Hawaii law with respect to formation of (and active participation in) unions, with explanation of how state “right to work” laws, which are not on the books in Hawaii, generally operate.
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Hawaii Legal Holiday Laws
Listing of the various legal holidays set aside by the Hawaii state government (in addition to federal holidays), such as Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day, King Kamehameha Day, and Statehood Day.
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Hawaii Whistleblower Laws
Basics of Hawaii’s whistleblower law protecting both public and private sector employees from being punished for reporting their employer’s illegal or unethical conduct to the press or the authorities.
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